Question Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer ( PCMech Forums Processors, RAM, Motherboards, and Overclocking )
Updated: 2009-06-04 05:20:13 (12) |
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Hi,
I am looking to build a new budget AMD system and I need some assistance in selecting a suitable motherboard that's (hopefully) not going to lump me with a load of wierd problems. As it is a budget system I am interested in the boards in the ?50-?60 bracket.
My only requirements are:
- AM2 Processor Socket
- Onboard Sound and Graphics - Must have DVI output
- Must support "proper" SATA RAID 1
Finally, I want to get it from eBuyer website as I am ordering the rest of the build from them and have had good results with their service in the past.
If someone could offer some advise on eBuyer specific items, with links maybe, then I'd be very appreciative.
Thanks,
Tom
|
|
| Answers: Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer ( PCMech Forums Processors, RAM, Motherboards, and Overclocking ) |
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Khalil
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Khalil
|
Brilliant, thanks for that.
I'm kind of glad you picked out the top one (labelled "good") because I had singled that one out myself.
What is the difference between that one and the "better"? I can't see what is different
One appears to be stamped as "Business Class" on the Asus website!?
tomkear2006
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Looks like the "better" board has a more powerful video chipset/supports a tri-core CPU and has an e-sata port.
If those are features that you don't need, go for the other board.
flanzig1
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by flanzig1
Looks like the "better" board has a more powerful video chipset/supports a tri-core CPU and has an e-sata port.
If those are features that you don't need, go for the other board.
|
Are you sure its not the "good" that has both the e-sata and tri-core support? Thats what it looks like from the eBuyer specs!?
tomkear2006
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by tomkear2006
|
It looks good but I am not sure about Cooler Master power supplies, glc might be the one to answer about the power supply. I have never used a cooler master.
The power supply brands I can recommend from that website are OCZ, Corsair and Antec.
Khalil
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
CM's are okay. Not top end, but they work and don't blow up very often.
glc
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
I am in the process of hauling some money together...eBay sales ...and then I may be going ahead with this little lot.
Thanks for everyone's input!
tomkear2006
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
I know there are limitations of the AM2 socket processor type which means that I can only run one stick of 1066Mhz RAM per channel. But I also see this in the manual for the Asus motherboard:
A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration
B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration
C* : Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration
What is this really saying to me? It shows a list of modules and indicates that none work with configuration A*.
When its referring to the"blue slots" or "black slots" is it referring to one channel? I may be confused because on channel on the board is actually a pair of slots, one of each colour, rather and two the same colour...
Does it mean that I cannot run 1066Mhz RAM in a dual channel configuration? Should I opt for 800Mhz RAM, which is cheaper but not native to the board?
Cheers,
Tom
tomkear2006
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
800 speed ram is fine for a budget system.
glc
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by glc
800 speed ram is fine for a budget system.
|
Understood. But there's only ?10 difference between the 1066 and 800 RAM, so was just wondering if I'd see the benefits of using one over the other.
Cheers,
Tom
tomkear2006
|
|
Low Priced Motherboard eBuyer
Not through human senses. You would see a slight difference if you benchmark. Also you would be better off with 3GB of DDR2 800 than 2GB of DDR2 1066
Khalil
|
|
- Source:
- Previous Question: PCMech Forums Processors, RAM, Motherboards, and Overclocking
- Next Question: PCMech Forums Processors, RAM, Motherboards, and Overclocking |
|
|
